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The surprising threat of swallowing pills — and which meds and supplements are riskiest

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The surprising threat of swallowing pills — and which meds and supplements are riskiest

Sometimes it’s hard to go with the flow. While oral medications are generally considered safer and more convenient than injections or inhalations, sometimes a simple swallow is easier said than done. Pill-induced esophagitis goes down, literally, when a tablet or capsule gets stuck in the narrowing of the esophagus, particularly where it meets the stomach. Swallowing … Read more

Food expert warns ‘one of the riskiest items in the grocery store’ seems healthy but can make you deathly ill

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Food expert warns ‘one of the riskiest items in the grocery store’ seems healthy but can make you deathly ill

Your good health habit could actually get you seriously sick — and you wouldn’t know until it’s too late. While experts unanimously agree that we should all be eating more fresh, whole foods, a food policy professor has a warning: Danger lurks in your grocery store’s produce aisle. Not all fruits and veggies are created … Read more